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Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back. MORE
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Understand About a Home Inspection Are you going to be getting a home inspection? Home inspections are a vital part of the real estate transaction process, so it makes sense to learn as much as you can about them. MORE
If you’ve worked in real estate for more than 30 seconds, you’ve probably come to the (painful) realization that 1. you NEED seller leads to become a top producer, and 2. finding and converting seller leads is hard work. First, you need to have a thick skin to handle rejection after rejection. MORE
Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. MORE
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Orem, Utah | Kerry Oman , Summit Sotheby’s International Realty . MORE
Canada’s getting serious about housing supply… or at least trying to make you think it is. The Government of Canada (GoC) made its economic statement yesterday, including a plan to tax non-resident homeownership. The tax, which may be rolled out within the next year, sounds aggressive. MORE
Pending home sales dipped slightly in October, according to the latest report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which is a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, declined 1.1 percent to 128.9 MORE
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Sault Ste. Marie’s Gary Trembinski: From shy kid to top producer. MORE
Understanding Home Appraisals Are you interested in understanding what to expect from your home appraisal? Real estate appraisals are an integral part of purchasing and selling a property, particularly if the buyer is seeking funding from a lender. MORE
The average U.S. mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan remained unchanged at 2.72% this week, Freddie Mac said in a report on Thursday – the second week in a row rates have sat at the lowest recorded level in the survey’s near 50-year history. MORE
Last August, realtor.com® began displaying flood risk information on for-sale properties across the United States. MORE
Demand for housing was strong in early 2020, before the COVID-19 crisis hit. Mandated shut-down measures and the fear of what COVID would do to our economy temporarily immobilized the housing market, evinced by nine weeks of declines in the weekly purchase applications data on a year-over-year basis. MORE
Greater Toronto real estate is on fire… just not condo apartments, which is seeing a lot of sellers. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows condo apartment prices slid for a fifth month in October. Condo sales are fairly in line with last year’s numbers, except in the city. MORE
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The pandemic has shifted the pecking order of the real estate industry’s location-location-location axiom for many homebuyers — high-cost and high-density urban is out, while suburban is back in vogue and rural is experiencing a bit of a revival. MORE
As many tenured agents can attest, the first year in real estate can be grueling. And while some agents make big money very early , many don’t. MORE
pending home sales fell 1.1% in October – the second consecutive month the index has fallen as affordability strains the market, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors said. However, borrowers are still maintaining a strong pace, as contract signings are up 20.2% MORE
Who pays closing costs? Usually the buyer and seller both do. But as a home buyer there are ways to avoid closing costs or at least reduce them. MORE
When you market your listings, you want prospective buyers to focus on what’s great, not what needs fixing or is in poor condition. Sellers can do a lot to make sure their home shows well and will get better offers than those that are in obvious need of TLC. MORE
Social media is a tactic every broker and commercial real estate firm should be utilizing to market themselves and their properties. Social selling allows for real estate agents to establish themselves as thought leaders and a source of expert knowledge for both clients and consumers. MORE
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. MORE
Most dreams of living “la dolce vita” involve an escape to the Italian countryside, but this magnificent 12,247-square-foot villa in Southern California affords a more approachable stateside version of the sweet life. MORE
There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.” MORE
(TNS)—If your masks are beginning to feel as old as this pandemic, it’s probably time to get yourself some new ones. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises using masks that have at least two layers of tightly woven, washable, breathable fabric, such as cotton. MORE
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced new conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2021: $548,250. This is a 7.5% increase from 2020’s limit of $510,400 and marks the fifth consecutive year of increases from the FHFA. MORE
Sales of new homes rose to an annualized rate of 999,000 in October – 0.3% below September’s 1,002,000 revised rate but still a massive 41.5% higher than the same time last year, according to the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. MORE
Toronto’s golden age of real estate brokerage innovation is coming to an abrupt end. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) sent a memo this week, on sold data. The board informed brokers they will only be allowed to show two years of data going forward. MORE
Sometimes keeping things simple makes the message more clear. I have been consistent in my stance that during the years 2008 to 2019, we had the weakest housing recovery ever. I said that housing starts would never start a year at 1.5 million until we reached the years 2020-2024. MORE
Vancouver is doubling down on the success of its vacant home tax…well, tripling down, technically. The Vancouver Empty Homes Tax (EHT) will be tripled from its original rate for the 2021 assessment year. MORE
Permanent resident growth, previously a large driver of real estate demand, is still largely absent these days. Government of Canada (GoC) data shows permanent resident arrivals are still down sharply in Q3 2020. Toronto and Vancouver are seeing declines get even larger, from previously big drops. MORE
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Demand for housing was strong in early 2020, before the COVID-19 crisis hit. Mandated shut-down measures and the fear of what COVID would do to our economy temporarily immobilized the housing market, evinced by nine weeks of declines in the weekly purchase applications data on a year-over-year basis.
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back.
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Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
Understanding Home Appraisals Are you interested in understanding what to expect from your home appraisal? Real estate appraisals are an integral part of purchasing and selling a property, particularly if the buyer is seeking funding from a lender.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
When you market your listings, you want prospective buyers to focus on what’s great, not what needs fixing or is in poor condition. Sellers can do a lot to make sure their home shows well and will get better offers than those that are in obvious need of TLC.
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Greater Toronto real estate is on fire… just not condo apartments, which is seeing a lot of sellers. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows condo apartment prices slid for a fifth month in October. Condo sales are fairly in line with last year’s numbers, except in the city.
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Maximum Exposure Real Estate
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Understand About a Home Inspection Are you going to be getting a home inspection? Home inspections are a vital part of the real estate transaction process, so it makes sense to learn as much as you can about them.
The Close
DECEMBER 1, 2020
If you’ve worked in real estate for more than 30 seconds, you’ve probably come to the (painful) realization that 1. you NEED seller leads to become a top producer, and 2. finding and converting seller leads is hard work. First, you need to have a thick skin to handle rejection after rejection.
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Vancouver is doubling down on the success of its vacant home tax…well, tripling down, technically. The Vancouver Empty Homes Tax (EHT) will be tripled from its original rate for the 2021 assessment year.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The average U.S. mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan remained unchanged at 2.72% this week, Freddie Mac said in a report on Thursday – the second week in a row rates have sat at the lowest recorded level in the survey’s near 50-year history.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Orem, Utah | Kerry Oman , Summit Sotheby’s International Realty .
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
As many tenured agents can attest, the first year in real estate can be grueling. And while some agents make big money very early , many don’t.
Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Canada’s getting serious about housing supply… or at least trying to make you think it is. The Government of Canada (GoC) made its economic statement yesterday, including a plan to tax non-resident homeownership. The tax, which may be rolled out within the next year, sounds aggressive.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The pandemic has shifted the pecking order of the real estate industry’s location-location-location axiom for many homebuyers — high-cost and high-density urban is out, while suburban is back in vogue and rural is experiencing a bit of a revival.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.”
REM Online
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Sault Ste. Marie’s Gary Trembinski: From shy kid to top producer.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Last August, realtor.com® began displaying flood risk information on for-sale properties across the United States.
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Toronto’s golden age of real estate brokerage innovation is coming to an abrupt end. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) sent a memo this week, on sold data. The board informed brokers they will only be allowed to show two years of data going forward.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced new conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2021: $548,250. This is a 7.5% increase from 2020’s limit of $510,400 and marks the fifth consecutive year of increases from the FHFA.
The Morgtage Report
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
It's not always better to refinance with your current mortgage lender. In fact, there's a good chance another lender can offer you a lower rate. Here's why. Mortgage Rates Refinance Gina Pogol Housing Mortgage mortgage rates Rate Shopping Real Estate
Sotheby's International Real Estate
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Most dreams of living “la dolce vita” involve an escape to the Italian countryside, but this magnificent 12,247-square-foot villa in Southern California affords a more approachable stateside version of the sweet life.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
(TNS)—If your masks are beginning to feel as old as this pandemic, it’s probably time to get yourself some new ones. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises using masks that have at least two layers of tightly woven, washable, breathable fabric, such as cotton.
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Permanent resident growth, previously a large driver of real estate demand, is still largely absent these days. Government of Canada (GoC) data shows permanent resident arrivals are still down sharply in Q3 2020. Toronto and Vancouver are seeing declines get even larger, from previously big drops.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Sometimes keeping things simple makes the message more clear. I have been consistent in my stance that during the years 2008 to 2019, we had the weakest housing recovery ever. I said that housing starts would never start a year at 1.5 million until we reached the years 2020-2024.
The Morgtage Report
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Who pays closing costs? Usually the buyer and seller both do. But as a home buyer there are ways to avoid closing costs or at least reduce them.
McKissock
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Social media is a tactic every broker and commercial real estate firm should be utilizing to market themselves and their properties. Social selling allows for real estate agents to establish themselves as thought leaders and a source of expert knowledge for both clients and consumers.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Pending home sales dipped slightly in October, according to the latest report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which is a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, declined 1.1 percent to 128.9
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Canada’s narrow money supply is pointing to a big return to production and consumer spending. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows the M1+ gross money supply reached a new all-time high in September.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Sales of new homes rose to an annualized rate of 999,000 in October – 0.3% below September’s 1,002,000 revised rate but still a massive 41.5% higher than the same time last year, according to the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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